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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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