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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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