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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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