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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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