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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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