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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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