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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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