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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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