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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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