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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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