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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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