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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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