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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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