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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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