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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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