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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the 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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