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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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