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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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