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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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