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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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