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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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