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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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