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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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