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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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