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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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