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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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