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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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