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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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