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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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