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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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