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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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