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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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