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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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