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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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