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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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