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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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