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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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