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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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