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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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