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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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