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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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