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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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