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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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