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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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