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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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