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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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