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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education