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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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