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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 massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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