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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily 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 distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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