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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? 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 in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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