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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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