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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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