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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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