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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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