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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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