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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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