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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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