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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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