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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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