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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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