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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies 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 participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important 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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