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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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