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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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