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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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