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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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