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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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