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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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