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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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