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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key 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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