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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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