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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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