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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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