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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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