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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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