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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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