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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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