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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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