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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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