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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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