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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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