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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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