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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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