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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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