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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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