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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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