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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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