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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major 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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