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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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