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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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