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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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