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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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