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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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