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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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