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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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