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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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