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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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