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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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