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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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