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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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