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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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