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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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