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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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