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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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