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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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