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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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