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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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