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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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