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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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