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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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