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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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