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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand these open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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