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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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