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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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