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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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