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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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