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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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