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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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