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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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