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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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