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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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