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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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