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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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