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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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