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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners 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 massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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