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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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