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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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