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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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