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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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