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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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