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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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