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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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