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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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