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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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