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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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