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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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