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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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