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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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