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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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