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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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