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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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