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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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