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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes 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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