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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators 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 assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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