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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand these open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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