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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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