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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What 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 issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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