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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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