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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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