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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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