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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education have enabled students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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