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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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