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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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