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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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