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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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