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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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