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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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