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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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