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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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