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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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