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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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