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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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