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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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