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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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