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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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