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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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