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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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