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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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