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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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