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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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