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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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