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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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