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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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