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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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