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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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