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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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