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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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