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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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