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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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