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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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