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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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