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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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