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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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