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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have empowered learners all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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