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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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