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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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