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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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