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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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