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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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