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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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