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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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