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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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