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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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