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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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