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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education make it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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