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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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