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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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