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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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