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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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