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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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