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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers 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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