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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning enable learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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