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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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