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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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