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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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