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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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