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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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