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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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