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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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