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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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