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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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