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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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