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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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