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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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