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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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