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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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