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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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