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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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