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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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