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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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