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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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