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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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