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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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