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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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