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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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