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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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