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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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