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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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