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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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