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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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