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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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