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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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