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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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