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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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