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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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