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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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