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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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