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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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