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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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