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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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