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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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