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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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