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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 (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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