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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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