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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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