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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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