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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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