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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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