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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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