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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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