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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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