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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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