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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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