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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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