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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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