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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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