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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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