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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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