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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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