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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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