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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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