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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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