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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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