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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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