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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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