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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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