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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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