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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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