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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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