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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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