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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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