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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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