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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major 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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