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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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