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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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