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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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