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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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