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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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