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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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