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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing 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 book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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