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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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