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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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