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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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