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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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