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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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