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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand these important new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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