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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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