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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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