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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education