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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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