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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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