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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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