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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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