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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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