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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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