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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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