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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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