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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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