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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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