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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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