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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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