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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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