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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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