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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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