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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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