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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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