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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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