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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also addresses the major 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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