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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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