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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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