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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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