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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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