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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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