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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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