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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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