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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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