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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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