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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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