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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the 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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