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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other participants want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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