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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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