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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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