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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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