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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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