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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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