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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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