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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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