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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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