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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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