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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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