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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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