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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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