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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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