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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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