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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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