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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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