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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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