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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the most important 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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