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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education