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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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