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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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