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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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