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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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