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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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