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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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