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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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