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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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