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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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