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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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