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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the 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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