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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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