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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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