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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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