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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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