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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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