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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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