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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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