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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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