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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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