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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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