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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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