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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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