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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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