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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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