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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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