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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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