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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models 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 we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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