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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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