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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning enable people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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