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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 (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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