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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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