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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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