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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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