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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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