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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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