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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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