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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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