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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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