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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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