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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes 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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