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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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