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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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