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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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