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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key 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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