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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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 available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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