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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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