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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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