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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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