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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the 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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