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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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