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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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