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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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