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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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