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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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