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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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