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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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