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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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