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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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