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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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