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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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