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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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