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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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