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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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