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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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