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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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