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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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