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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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