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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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