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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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