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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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