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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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