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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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