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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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