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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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