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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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