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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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