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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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