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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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