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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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