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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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