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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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