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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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