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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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