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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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