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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines 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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