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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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