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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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