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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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