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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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