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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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