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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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