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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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