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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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