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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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