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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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