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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the 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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