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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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