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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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