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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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