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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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