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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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