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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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