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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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