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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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