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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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