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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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