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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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