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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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