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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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