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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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