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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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