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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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