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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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