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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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