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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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