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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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