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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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