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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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