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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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