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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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