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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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