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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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