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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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