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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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