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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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