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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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