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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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