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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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