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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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