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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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