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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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