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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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