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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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