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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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