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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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