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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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