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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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