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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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