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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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