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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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