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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning enable learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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