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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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