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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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