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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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