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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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