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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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