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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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