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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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