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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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