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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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