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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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