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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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