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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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