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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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