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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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