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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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