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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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