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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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