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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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