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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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