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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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