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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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