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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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