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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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