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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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