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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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