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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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