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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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