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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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