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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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