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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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