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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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